Location: Falmouth
Top Things to do in Falmouth
10 Nature & Parks in Falmouth That You Shouldn't Miss
Falmouth ( /ˈfælməθ/ FAL-məth) is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States; Barnstable County is coextensive with Cape Cod. The population was 31,532 at the 2010 census, making Falmouth the second-largest municipality on Cape Cod after Barnstable. The terminal for the Steamship Authority ferries to Martha's Vineyard is located in the village of Woods Hole in Falmouth. Woods Hole also contains several scientific organizations such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), the Woods Hole Research Center, NOAA's Woods Hole Science Aquarium, and the scientific institutions' various museums.
Restaurants in Falmouth
1. Shining Sea Bikeway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,029 reviews
Reviewed By MingO_11 - Boston, United States
This is arguably the most scenic bike trail in Cape Cod. It has almost everything Cape Cod bike trails have to offer: the marsh, the cranberry bog, picturesque cape towns, and of course the shining sea. A few tips: Near the Woods Hole terminus of the trail, there is a very good bakery called Pie in the Sky, which is a good stop to refuel. Also from there, the Nobska lighthouse is close by (~1 mile away), which also worth a side trip.
2. Cornelia Carey Sanctuary (The Knob)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Before you go.. there is very limited parking. Please try to walk or bike there for a visit. No large gatherings, events or functions are allowed on the Knob property. Nature trails run among the beach, rock and trees of this hidden shelter. Please leave the property as you found it. Dogs are allowed but only on leash. Please clean-up after your dog. This is a non-smoking property.
Reviewed By johnmN719YN - Mashpee, United States
You won't just discover this place. Even when you park, you will have to search for the path through the "tunnel" to entrance. A very unique vista of buzzard bay all year round.TAKE THE RIGHT ST THE FORK!
3. Spohr Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By travelgirl3781 - Boston, United States
A great place to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful scenery; many varieties of plants and flowers, the large anchor collection is really cool. The butterfly gardens and truly amazing
4. Highfield Hall & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Highfield Hall & Gardens, a five-star rated destination, is a magnificent Victorian mansion with beautiful gardens in the heart of Falmouth. While there's plenty of history within its glorious old walls, Highfield is now a vibrant cultural center offering international contemporary art exhibitions, music performances, culinary classes, family programs, and educational opportunities. The mansion is surrounded by nearly 400 acres of public conservation land and walking trails. As a "must see" on Cape Cod, plan to spend an hour or a day at this family-friendly estate. Closed on Monday excepts holidays.
Reviewed By 512Dick - Saint Johnsbury, United States
We started our visit by looking at the exhibits throughout the 17,800 square foot mansion which is situated on 700 acres high on a hill. There were numerous examples of contemporary rope art by 20 artists. One room was dedicated to the history of the mansion. We found this very interesting previously we knew nothing about the mansion. At one time twenty servants from around the world worked here. Outside, we toured the various gardens and marveled at the gigantic beech trees. We have never seen such large and healthy beech trees. They are different kinds of beech trees and they are just so beautiful. So glad we took the time to visit here.
5. Old Silver Beach
6. Wood Neck Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By annes9232016 - Shawnee, United States
I love this beach and visit whenever I am on the Cape. This year we decided to go at low tide and enjoyed an incredible walk. It’s amazing to see how far out the beach actually goes. We saw a lot of oyster beds, sand crabs and lots of families with their kids trying to net sand crabs. It was a beautiful outing.
7. Buzzards Bay Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
The seasonal Buzzards Bay Discovery Center in the heart of Woods Hole village is stocked with interactive exhibits that excite adults and children alike. Get up close and personal with sea stars, hermit crabs, whelks and bay scallops in our touch tank. Visit us this summer!
8. Chapoquoit Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By rgottesman - Acton, United States
Came here to watch the sunset (check out one of the pix below). Parking was free (night time nobody cares), but we also found the beach itself was very nice. People swimming at dusk too. Great spot to see the sunset in Falmouth. We definitely also want to come back to use the beach in the daytime.
9. Aquarium of the National Marine Fisheries
10. Woods Hole Science Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 522 reviews
This aquarium offers visitors the chance to watch the seals being fed.
Reviewed By rifam
We were pleased that during our off-season trip to the Cape the Woods Hole aquarium was open. There is only metered street parking. Meters take quarters (25 cents for 15 minutes and I think there was also a credit card option. There are several tanks on the main level and upstairs you can see the tanks from above. There is also a small touch tank. There were no seals in residence while we were there. It took us about an hour to walk thru all the exhibits.
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